TempPro TempDip 1 Sec Candy Thermometer Digital with Pot Clip & Large LCD

I got the TP509 to use when making fudge, which needs a fairly accurate and precise reading, to replace other thermometers which had worn out or gone out of spec. Initial impressions: I like the long stem, which gets the reading out of the steam. The numbers are large and easy to read, and the tilting head means I can read it comfortably. I put this in a pan of water (filtered but not distilled) and brought it to a boil and set the thermometer's height to not quite touch the bottom of the pan. For the first test, I only put in enough water to cover the thin part of the tip of the probe, and brought it to a full rolling boil. The reading was about 210F. While it was heating, I noted that the reading increased in steps of 0.3F to 0.5F at a time, and updated every 1-3 seconds. Next I added more water to triple its depth and fully submerse the tip. At a full rolling boil, the reading was mostly 210.9. Not quite 212 but I remembered about altitude. At my altitude, the boiling point of water is about 211F so I'm calling that accurate :-) While it was nearing a boil, I did stir the water a bit to make sure the reading was appropriate, and noted that I could see the reading fluctuate - it was capturing the hotter and colder portions of the water! After the water cooled to 160F or so, and thus the reading was changing much slower, I noted the steps it was using. The reading was changing between 0.3F and 0.5F per step, or on the C setting, 0.2C to 0.3C per step. I assume this means the device is converting between the internal ADC numbers and the desired temperature unit, and not converting to C and then to F and losing precision. The clip was easy to use and fit my pans nicely, but I'll add the usual warning of "hot things are hot" so get the height right before you turn the heat on. For yuks, I put my old digital thermometer in the pan too - this was a pampered chef model with an off-brand replacement probe (the original probe was more accurate until it broke). It bounced between 214F and 216F (yes, that's a 2F step). This is why I needed a new thermometer ;-)

I've used this twice now and it seems incredibly accurate. No issues so far!

I’m a fan of the TempPro product line. Use the meat thermometers and now the oil thermometer for the fried turkey. Works well and recommended.

The TempPro TP509 Candy Thermometer with Pot Clip is a must-have in my kitchen. It takes all the guesswork out of frying and helps keep temperatures consistent, which makes a big difference when cooking. I cook a lot at home, and this has become especially handy for making homemade fried chicken. The long probe and pot clip make it easy to use safely while cooking, and it gives quick, accurate readings. Simple, practical, and reliable—definitely a staple tool if you fry foods often.

Nice thermometer. Needs to come with a longer stem, like 16-18" for big batches/taller pots. Sturdy pot clip

*** UPDATE *** I’ve now used this four times and the display would start blinking and come back after a few moments. The last cook it stopped working just as I finished. Well, it turns out it just needed a battery replacement. I suspect many that are having the same issue should just put a new battery in it. I just made another batch of pistachio brittle and the display worked perfectly. ****************** Very accurate and easy to use. I’ve made pistachio brittle and chocolate pots de creme using this thermometer and tested it against my thermopen which I know to be very accurate. The Thermopro cycled temperatures quickly and was as accurate as the Thermopen. It’s also easy to detach from a very hot sauce pan. As you can see in the pictures, the display is quite large and bright. The only iffy thing was that briefly the display would flash on and off a few times while cooking. I’m unsure why, but it always came back on and worked fine. At this price point, this thermometer is a very good value.

This is a great candy thermometer. I’ve been using that clear, glass one you can buy. I was never sure of its accuracy and my hand got so hot holding it in a pot of boiling sugar. 😂 After reading MANY reviews, I decided to buy this thermometer. I can attach it to the rim of my pot and concentrate on stirring that boiling sugar, again. 🤪 I love the digital display and the toffee turns out EVERY time.

This works great! Easy to read and for those that are older the large digital numbers are so much easier to read than a traditional candy thermometer.

Excellent product

Excelente calidad, esta super este termómetro y más que tiene la grapa para sostenerlo en la olla, les recomiendo ampliamente este articulo...

Meets expectations

Working well

It was shown as waterproof but didn’t appear to be so. It stopped working as soon as it contacted water